CATALOGUES - Health - Health & Psychology - Impulse Control Disorders

Most people who hoard do not think there is anything wrong with their impulses, nor do they fully understand the extent of their problem. This book is not for them. Digging Out is for the concerned and frustrated friends and family members of hoarders, whose ongoing struggles to guide their loved ones to a healthier way of life are too often met with resistance and hostility. In Digging Out, you will find a complete guide to helping your loved one with a hoarding problem live safely and comfortably in his or her home or apartment... read more

Trichotillomania, the irresistible urge to pull out one's hair, often starts early -- the average onset age is 12 to 13 -- and is surprisingly widespread. Help for Hair Pullers reviews the latest treatment options and offers effective cognitive-behavioral techniques for controlling this disorder. Web resources are also included.

It's a hunger never satisfied for some of us--the allure of singles' bars, party lines, and Internet sites that can show us whatever we want to see. But the longing for sexual gratification can function like an addiction to drugs or alcohol, masking deeper psychological problems like shame or low self-esteem. A lack of sexual control can lead to heartbreak, disease, and destitution if it is allowed to rage unchecked.
This book first helps you assess the degree of your sexual self-control problem. Then it teaches you to set go... read more